Lee Slams Gachagua Over ‘Divisive’ Politics During Nakuru Tour
By Suleiman Mbatiah
Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of stoking ethnic divisions during a political tour of Nakuru County.
Gachagua and leaders allied to the United Opposition are on a two-day tour of the county, holding rallies in key urban centers in Naivasha, Gilgil, Nakuru City, Bahati and Subukia constituencies.
At Mai Mahiu in Naivasha, Gachagua asked residents not to elect Kinyanjui if he seeks to reclaim the seat, accusing him of being a traitor for agreeing to work as a CS in President William Ruto’s regime.
In a sharp statement shared on Facebook, Kinyanjui accused the former Deputy President of exploiting political space to spread animosity under the guise of popularizing his party.
“The king of ethnic venom was in Mai Mahiu to popularize his party. While we uphold the right to divergence in opinion, it is unfortunate that such space has been hijacked by hate mongers,” said Kinyanjui.
He questioned Gachagua’s political record, accusing him of repeatedly falling out with key national leaders and framing those disputes as ethnic persecution.
Kinyanjui said Gachagua had dedicated his political career to hate mongering, moving from Baba to Uhuru and now WSR, and questioned who his next victim would be.
The former Nakuru Governor further accused the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) of seeking sympathy and blind loyalty to settle personal political scores.
“You should not expect to recruit blind followers in your quest to settle personal grudges and revenge. Fight your wars, Kenya is greater than you,” he said.
Kinyanjui added that the country’s progress depends on leaders who promote cohesion rather than division and “Kenya will move further with less of such leaders.”
Gachagua has recently intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration following his fallout with President William Ruto. He has denied claims of divisive politics, insisting he is defending the interests of his supporters.
The Nakuru tour is part of a broader mobilisation drive by the opposition as political realignments gather pace ahead of the next election cycle.
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